Dictionary:hus

Nynorn

Etymology

From Old Norse hús (ONP)

An Etymological Dictionary of the Norn Language in Shetland (1928–1932)

Jakobsen, Jakob

hus [hūs (hôs), hus], sb., 1) a house, dwelling. 2) a family circle, in certain phrases, such as: mony ‘many’] a feared h. was for him, there was much anxiety for his fate in many families or households (N.Roe). O.N. hús, n., a house, also family.

hus¹ [hūs (hôs)], vb., to house, to bring into the house or under cover; to h. de taatis [‘potatoes’]. O.N. hýsa and húsa (Sw. husa, Da. huse), id.

Pronunciation

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Alternate Forms

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Noun

hus

1. house

Inflection

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Synonyms

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